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December 2017
December 11, 2017
Open Your Eyes to All the Gifts God Has Given You This Christmas
Sometimes focusing on God’s “big miracles”—like curing cancer and making brain tumors disappear—causes us to...
December 07, 2017
One Man’s Story of Faithfully Loving His Wife Through Early Onset Dementia
Six years ago, a neurologist gave Debbie Echternach, then age 56, a diagnosis no one...
December 04, 2017
The Courage to Share Jesus
Jesus did the hard work of redemption. He calls us to do our part: sharing...
December 01, 2017
Light Has Dawned: Reflections at Christmastime on the Light of Jesus
One day I got a late start on a bike ride and went too far....
November 2017
November 27, 2017
The Incredible Museum of the Bible, Now Open in Washington, D.C.
Last month when Nanci and I were in Washington, D.C., we had the opportunity to...
November 22, 2017
Let Us Bless His Name, This Thanksgiving and All Year Round
Happy Thanksgiving to every reader, American and people of all nations.
November 20, 2017
Baptism: a Step of Obedience and a Public Profession
Here are some video reflections on baptism from NFL linebacker Demario Davis: Randy again: Just before ascending,...
November 16, 2017
Why the Coming Resurrection Frees You from the Bucket List Mentality
A bucket list is entirely understandable for people who believe that this is the only...
November 13, 2017
God’s Offer of Forgiveness and Freedom
Here are some great thoughts about salvation, forgiveness, and repentance from NFL special teams standout Matthew...
November 09, 2017
“I Felt My Soul Rejoice”: The Christ-Centered Happiness of David Brainerd
David Brainerd (1718–1747) served as a missionary to the Delaware Indians of New Jersey. He...
November 06, 2017
A Message of Appreciation to Joni Eareckson Tada, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of Her Life-Altering Accident
In 1967, 50 years ago, a diving accident left Joni Eareckson Tada a quadriplegic at...
November 02, 2017
He Suffers With Us
Many people imagine that though God once suffered on the cross, He’s remote and distant...
October 2017
October 30, 2017
The Daily Refreshment of God’s Word
Today’s blog is excerpted from a five-day devotional I wrote for Sports Spectrum, available on YouVersion....
October 26, 2017
Should Christians Avoid Business or Personal Connections with the Marijuana Industry?
Here's my opinion about doing work that would either directly or indirectly facilitate the legal...
October 23, 2017
God’s Revealed Truth Is Something We Discover, Not Invent
I know some people, including a few old friends, who say they are still following...
October 19, 2017
How Should We Approach Debt?
One hundred years ago, debt was regarded as an earned privilege for the few. Now...
October 17, 2017
Prosperity Theology Tells Us to Live Now as Kings, Not Servants
I’ve written in my books (including Managing God’s Money and Money, Possessions, and Eternity) and on my blog...
October 12, 2017
Why I Signed a Statement in Defense of the DACA Dreamers
In August I signed the Nashville Statement about marriage, addressing gender issues and homosexual marriage. While controversial...
October 09, 2017
Clothing Yourself in Humility Will Please Christ and Bring You Happiness
Humility isn’t pretending that we’re unworthy because it’s the spiritual thing to do; it’s recognizing...
October 05, 2017
The Problem of Evil and Suffering in Las Vegas and Elsewhere
This isn’t the first time, and won’t be the last, that we who are Jesus-followers...
October 02, 2017
What About Animals and Pets in Heaven?
One question I’m frequently asked related to my Heaven book is whether there will be animals on...
September 2017
September 28, 2017
Does a Fetus in the First Trimester Have Value? Ben Shapiro’s Answer to a ProChoice College Student
From Randy: Fetus is a Latin word variously translated “offspring,” “young one,” or “little child.” Though fetus was once...
September 25, 2017
No More Boredom
Sadly, even among Christians, it’s a prevalent myth that Heaven will be boring.
September 21, 2017
Increase Your Happiness by Enjoying God’s Creation
Joy is like the stars. Some nights they blaze in glory; other nights they’re covered...
September 18, 2017
Why I Signed the Nashville Statement: It Speaks the Truth in Love about the Biblical View of Human Sexuality
If you follow social media and news online, you’ve likely heard about the Nashville Statement, put...
September 14, 2017
Escaping from the Love of Money
My good friend Tony Cimmarrusti has two degrees from Harvard, a Wall Street background, and over...
September 11, 2017
Are We Shooting the Wounded or Acting in Love by Not Soon Restoring Fallen Leaders Back to Ministry?
Repentance and forgiveness always means full restoration to fellowship in Christ’s body. It does not...
September 07, 2017
Can Coloring Books Be Done to God’s Glory?
I’m excited about my adult coloring book Picturing Heaven, which released on September 5. The illustrator,...
September 04, 2017
Lessons from an Otter on Doing Hard Things
You may have seen the “otter video” that’s gotten a lot of traction on Facebook....
August 2017
August 31, 2017
5 Practical Steps for Seeking Wisdom Through Mentorship
Who are your mentors, the people who are helping you grow in your faith? Proverbs 13:20 says...
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